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Breaking Out — The Real Story of Acne in 2026

Four access-first episodes on acne in 2026: what is labelled, where it is labelled, and how someone 12 or older actually gets it. International by default. Zoom by country. Authorized is not funded.

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New Pill for a Gene-Related Advanced Lung Cancer

Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for HER2 TKD-mutant NSCLC

The FDA and Health Canada have labelled an oral HER2 tyrosine-kinase inhibitor for adults with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumours have HER2…

The FDA and Health Canada have labelled an oral HER2 tyrosine-kinase inhibitor for adults with locally…

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First FDA-Approved Gene Therapy for AADC Deficiency

This is for families of children (and adults) with genetically confirmed AADC deficiency from biallelic DDC changes who have achieved skull maturity and may be candidates for labelled US Kebilidi…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Gene Therapy Sheets for RDEB Wounds

This is for people living with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa — and the caregivers who help them — who have chronic open wounds and may be candidates for labelled US Zevaskyn autologous…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Treatment for Adults With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

This is for adults living with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis who still need repeated airway surgeries and may be candidates for labelled US Papzimeos — four under-the-skin shots over about 12…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Gene Therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

This is for families of children (and adults) with genetically confirmed Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome who need a transplant-style path and do not have a suitable HLA-matched related donor — and who…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A

This is for families of children with Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPS IIIA) who still have preserved neurodevelopmental function and may be candidates for labelled US Fayuvi one-time IV gene therapy…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Pill Option for Kidney Disease in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

This is for adults with type 1 diabetes who already have chronic kidney disease with protein in the urine and may be candidates for labelled US Kerendia as a once-daily oral add-on on top of ACE…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

First FDA-Approved Pill for Children 4–11 With APDS

This is for caregivers of children 4–11 years with genetically confirmed APDS who weigh at least 27 kg (about 60 lb) and who may be candidates for labelled US Joenja as a twice-daily oral…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Muscle-Targeted IV Treatment for SMA Ages 2 and Up

This is for children and adults living with SMA who are already on an SMN2-targeted treatment (such as nusinersen or risdiplam) and who may be candidates for labelled US Isembyld as a…

FDA ApprovedUnited States

New Heart-Protection Use for Mounjaro in Type 2 Diabetes

This is for adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death, and who may already be candidates for weekly Mounjaro for blood sugar — now with a…

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